3360179 - B10 ENGINE DOES NOT START / UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES

The engine does not start. When the key is turned, the instruments light up, the starter motor turns to the Avv position, but the engine will not start.
The MIL warning light should come on with the ignition on and go out once the engine has started; if there is a fault in the panel the CODE system failure will be present.
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
1.2 16v 1.6 16v 1.8 16v 2.4 20v

Check, in order:

  • that there is no CODE system failure
  • that the inertia switch has not been operated
Continue to Step 1CODE failure present Continue according to the instructions for the See table   K52  CODE FAILURE WARNING LIGHT ON
CODE failure present Restore correct operation
1CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
1.2 16v 1.6 16v 1.8 16v 2.4 20v

Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket and check the engine management control unit:

  • that there are no errors in the control unit
  • the plausibiilty of the parameters
Continue to Step 2 Error detected in the control unitContinue according to the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
Error detected in the control unitContinue according to the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
2ACTIVE TESTING OF FUEL PUMPAll OKProblems metOperation
1.2 16v 1.6 16v 1.8 16v 2.4 20vCarry out active testing of fuel pump and check if it is working properlyContinue to Step 3Pump not workingContinue to Step 3
3CHECKING PETROL PUMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUITAll OKProblems metOperation
1.2 16v 1.6 16v 1.8 16v 2.4 20vCheck the petrol pump supply and earth See   E5030  PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT Continue to Step 4Connections not correctRestore connections See   E5030  PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
Connections not correctReplace the petrol pump Op.   1040A70  )
4CHECKING DELIVERY PRESSUREAll OKProblems metOperation
1.2 16v 1.6 16v 1.8 16v 2.4 20vCheck that the fuel pressure is correct Op. 0505C10Continue to Step 5 Incorrect pressure: front pipes obstructedRemove obstruction If necessary, replace the pipe
Connections not correctReplace the pump assembly Op.   1040A70  )
5IGNITION OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
1.2 16v 1.6 16v 2.4 20vCheck that the ignition is working properly at the coils by carrying out the test See Test   5510CC  Check that the ignition coils are working: No spark at more than one coilContinue to Step 6
No spark at more than one coilContinue to Step 7
1.8 16vCheck that the ignition is working properly at the coils by carrying out the test See Test   5510CC  Check that the ignition coils are working: No spark at more than one coilContinue to Step 8
No spark at all the coilsContinue to Step 9
6COIL ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
1.2 16v 1.6 16v 2.4 20vCheck the continuity of the main circuit of the coils which are not working See   E5030  PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT Continue to Step 8Connections not correctRestore connections See   E5030  PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
7COIL ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
1.2 16v 1.6 16v 2.4 20vCheck the continuity of the main circuit of the coils See   E5030  PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT Continue to Step 9Connections not correctRestore connections See   E5030  PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
8CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
1.2 16v 1.6 16v 1.8 16v 2.4 20vCheck that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persists: coil defectiveReplace the defective coils Op. 5510C10
9CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
1.2 16v 1.6 16v 1.8 16v 2.4 20vCheck that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persists: control unit defectiveReplace the defective coils Op.   1056B82  Search for the fault starting from another symptom'